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  2. William Marsh Rice - Wikipedia

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    William Marsh Rice (March 14, 1816 – September 23, 1900) was an American businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found Rice University in Houston, Texas. Rice was murdered by his valet Charles F. Jones while sleeping.

  3. The Trust (1993 film) - Wikipedia

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    The story is based partially in fact but has elements taken from theories developed through the years. William Marsh Rice's legacy is the prestigious Rice University located in Houston, Texas . The film was shot on location at the university and the Houston surrounding area.

  4. Rice University - Wikipedia

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    Rice University, officially William Marsh Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. It sits on a 300-acre (120 ha) campus adjacent to the Houston Museum District and the Texas Medical Center .

  5. Statue of slaveholding founder of Rice University moved to ...

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    Rice University is moving the statue of its founder, former slave owner William Marsh Rice, from its current place in The post Statue of slaveholding founder of Rice University moved to new ...

  6. Albert T. Patrick - Wikipedia

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    Albert T. Patrick (February 26, 1866 – February 11, 1940) was an American lawyer who was convicted and sentenced to death at Sing Sing for the murder of his client William Marsh Rice. [ 1 ] Case

  7. The Rice (Houston) - Wikipedia

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    William Marsh Rice bought the hotel after Groesbeck died in 1886. He added a three-story annex. Rice was murdered in 1900, and the hotel property was transferred to the Rice Institute, which he had established in 1891. The Rice Institute trustees renamed it the Rice Hotel. [3]

  8. Holland Lodge - Wikipedia

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    After the turbulent first decade of masonry in Texas, members of Holland Lodge sought to establish a permanent building. Brothers William Marsh Rice and Nichols offered the second story of their new building at 1011 Congress Avenue for five years for the interest on a payment of $1100 which was eventually returned to the lodge. This facility ...

  9. Where exactly is NC setting of ‘Where the Crawdads ... - AOL

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    In the marsh, Kya lives among the wild and natural plants, animals and other creatures of her surroundings, leading her to be called the “Marsh Girl” by the people of nearby coastal town ...